The blog entry turns out to be about a collection of published essays by Anne Fadiman. Evidently, she has determined there are exactly two types of book lovers, those who are "Courtly" and those who are "Carnal".

According to the Avon blog's summary (I haven't read the essay so I am relying on their synopsis), Courtly book lovers do not dog-ear books or break the spine. They wouldn't write in a book or rip out a page. (I know someone like this--her books are arranged by author and then alphabetized by title.)

On the other hand, Carnal book lovers don't bother with bookmarks and break the spine at will. They might use a book as a coaster, or if needed, use a couple to prop up a piece of furniture missing a leg.

Me? I confess (as my entry’s title suggests), I am a Carnal book lover. My books are well-used and well-loved. I sleep with them. I lose them in the creases between the couch cushions. I read them while I eat and leave the occasional smear on a page. A small stack of hardcover books prop up my son's tippy desk.

The shame.

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